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articulatio temporomandibularis

articulatio temporomandibularis

9.9
The joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull near the ear
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrtɪˈkjuːleɪtoʊ tɛmpəroʊmænˈdɪbjʊlərɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : articulación temporomandibular
  • The articulatio temporomandibularis is crucial for jaw movement.

Examples

  • Doctors examined the function of the articulatio temporomandibularis after the patient reported difficulty chewing.

  • A disorder of the articulatio temporomandibularis can cause persistent jaw pain.

  • Clicking noises in the articulatio temporomandibularis are sometimes a sign of joint dysfunction.

  • Many people experience pain in their articulatio temporomandibularis.

  • Many people experience pain in their articulatio temporomandibularis when they grind their teeth at night.

  • Doctors examined the function of the articulatio temporomandibularis to diagnose the source of the patient's jaw pain.

  • Clicking noises in the articulatio temporomandibularis can indicate a warning sign of potential jaw issues.

Synonyms

temporomandibular joint
vsarticulatio temporomandibularis
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull and lets the jaw open and close

focuses on connection rather than the movement function
mandibular joint
vsarticulatio temporomandibularis
  • Specialized
4.7

The place where the lower jaw meets the skull near the ear

is the same anatomical term with no practical difference

Surface Forms

articulatio temporomandibularis singular
articulatio temporomandibularis plural

Morphology

articulatio + temporomandibularis

The term is fully compositional: 'articulatio' = joint and 'temporomandibularis' denotes the temporal bone + mandible, so the phrase literally names the joint between the skull's temporal bone and the lower jaw. Although 'temporomandibularis' is technical and not listed in the input dictionary, a learner who knows these constituent elements can directly derive the meaning.

Etymology

Articulatio temporomandibularis is a Latin name that paints a simple picture. It breaks into articulatio meaning 'joint', temporo meaning the temple or side of the head, and mandibularis meaning 'lower jaw', so the name tells you it is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull.